Download Unit 1.16 Classification Assignment

SIX-KINGDOM SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION
Use the Nelson text, "Biology 11" to complete the table.
Kingdom
Eubacteria
Archaebacteria
General Characteristics
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simple organisms lacking nuclei
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either _____________ or
______________
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all can reproduce
_________________
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live nearly _____________
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__________________
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Cell Wall
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Representative Organisms
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_________________
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cyanobacteria
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methanogens
heterotrophs
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extreme
_________________
live in ____________ lakes,
________ springs, animal
_________
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extreme
__________________
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_____________________
____________________
Protista
Fungi
Plantae
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most are _______________
celled; some are
________________; some are
_______________
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absent
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algae
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_________________
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________________
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some are autotrophs, some
_______________, some both
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live in ____________ or moist
____________________
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most are ____________________
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all are _________________
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yeasts
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reproduce _________________
and ________________
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____________ molds
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most are
_______________________
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all are ____________________
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________________
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____________
present
Animalia
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all are _________________
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____________
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reproduce _________________
and ________________
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conifers
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____________ plants
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most are _________________
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all are ____________________
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sponges
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all are _________________
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____________
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most reproduce
_________________
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lobsters
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_____________
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live in ___________________ and
_______________ habitats
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____________
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_______________
Fill in the following chart describing the differences between prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses. Compare and contrast genetic material,
metabolism, organelles, and other cell parts.
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
Viruses
Explain why functional changes in organisms occur overtime and provide an example from your textbook.
Explain how these functional changes affect biodiversity and its significance on maintaining ecosystems.